Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori
Joined 2019
This tour fits all, from first timers to repeaters who love local experiences. You can choose what you like from spots listed, or I can pick up for you if you don't have clue. Just let me know your preferences. I can make a good combination of old and modern, major and local. Tokyo has a lot more to experience besides the list. As full day tour, please pick up 3 or 4 spots. Or you can request specific spot not on the list. "Enjoy together with fun learning" is what you can expect with me.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping street
Meiji-jingu Shrine surrounded by 100 year forest in the very center
Harajuku, Takeshita street, Omote-sando (architecture paradise), Cat street
Shibuya Crossing, Hachi dog statue, Tokyu Food Show
Tokyo station, East Gardens of Imperial Palace or Nijubashi (double bridge)
Tsukiji Market, Ginza, Kabuki-za theater, Hamarikyu-gardens
Ueno Park (greenery, culture and samurai history), Yanaka local walking
Shinjuku-gyoen gardens, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory, Kabuki-cho, Memory Lane
Tokyo Skytree, Soramachi shopping complex, Pokemon center
Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji Temple (shogun's temple)
Kappabashi kitchen street, food samples shop, knives shopping
Odaiba (new water front, popular for families and couples), Gundam robot statue, Fuji-TV, Rainbow Bridge
Roppongi Hills, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi Art Triangle
Sumida boat cruise between Asakusa and Odaiba
A lot more... local towns
Ending Point
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo
transportation fee (you and guide), food and drinks (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
-
【Major fees on tour day】
For guide, a one-day subway ticket costs 900 yen.
For you, depending on what you have. (Ex. Welcome Suica.) More info below.
-
If take Sumida boat cruise :
・Between Asakusa and Odaiba (65min)： adult : 2,000 yen / kids under 12 yo : 1,000 yen
-
>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.
If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both require passport to purchase.
●Welcome SUICA for travelers (transportation IC card) is recommended to get around easily in Japan. Conveniently usable in all major cities in Japan.
●Tokyo Subway Ticket（24h / 48h / 72h)
Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitors. But limited line availability.
--
For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.
"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"
-
【Optional】Hired cars
I'm happy to work with hired car you arranged at your end.
Tour Important Information
・This is a walking tour using public transportation. Please wear comfortable shoes.
・Taxi is available occasionally upon your request.
・Please bring some Japanese Yen, because some small shops don't accept credit cards in Japan.
>Tuskiji Market
・Tuskiji Inner Market has moved to Toyosu. But we can still enjoy Tsukiji Outer Market for street food and Sushi restaurants.
・Some shops are closed on Sundays and Wednesdays at Tuskiji Market, due to Toyosu market's holidays.
>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.
If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both requires passport to purchase.
●Welcome SUICA for travelers (transportation IC card) The most convenient. Available in all major cities in Japan.
●Tokyo Subway Ticket（24h / 48h / 72h) Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (*Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitors, but limited availability.
-
For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.
"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"
Important message from the supplier
- Kindly make an inquiry only for my available days on my calendar on GoWithGuide.
- I do tours up to 4 people to maximize each person's experience.
- I'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Kaori S.
Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.
I love travel both international and domestic. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love.
As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that.
I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.
・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY
・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY
・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour
I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!
Reviews
Rowena S.
“Customized private tour for client”
Hello Kaori san, thank you so much for your taking care of our guests. We are glad to know that they enjoyed their day with you. Looking forward to working with you again.
Kaori S.
Thank you very much for taking your time to write an excellent review. It was a great honor to be given the opportunity to guide your precious clients. I look forward to working with you again for your clients anytime into the future! With much appreciation, Kaori
Ulrike H.
“Private Kamakura – One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori”
We had a wonderful one-day trip with Kaori from Tokyo to Kamakura, and we highly recommend her as a guide. She is already responsive before you even arrive in Japan and has great tips, e.g. she is flexible in adapting the trip and even Provided us a guide recommendation for Kanazawa. She then picks you up at the hotel and is super organized, e.g. we had to travel with public transportation, and she had IC cards for my wife and myself, which makes the travel much easier with no ticketing queues. During the visits she provides you lot of information about the history, the country, and the habits, which was really amazing. She is also fully flexible to change the program during the trip if requested by her clients. And finally she brings you safely and on-time back to the hotel. Therefore we fully enjoyed the trip with her and would / will book her again if we again visit Japan in the future.
Kaori S.
Thank you very much for giving me a superb feedback and recommendation, Ulrike-san. I'm so honored as a guide. It was a really lovely relaxing day with charming flowers in full bloom everywhere. Could not be grateful enough Mt.Fuji (my friend!) appeared from Enoshima island finally at the last of your trip in Japan! Thank you again for choosing me as your guide and giving me the opportunity to appreciate the seasonal beauty of Kamakura together with you. Can't wait to see you again on next trip!! Big hugs, Kaori
Cheryl S.
“Unique Tokyo”
Kaori, helped me create a 2 day tailor-made unique itinerary. Her professionalism and research prior to my arriving in Tokyo was exceptional. Included in my notes were two special requests. One was a tea ceremony and the other a visit to a Ukiyoe workshop. Both experiences were incredibly memorable. Kaori is super friendly and fun and I will cherish my visit to Tokyo.
Kaori S.
Thank you so much for the warmest review, Cheryl-san. I’m so delighted that I was with you on your memorable trip in your life. Your story touched my heart. Tea ceremony and Ukiyoe workshop with you are valuable memory I would never forget. Being a tour guide is such a joyful opportunity for me to get personal touch with person like you. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. Big hugs, Kaori
$449/ per group
More tours by Kaori S.
Tokyo Half-day As You Like with Kaori
Tokyo Half-day As You Like with Kaori
Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Tokyo Highlights for first timers with Kaori
Tokyo Highlights for first timers with Kaori
Private Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Private Hakone - one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Other Popular Highlights Tours in Tokyo
Visiting the must-see spots in attractive Tokyo
Visiting the must-see spots in attractive Tokyo
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
How about an enjoyable walking in Tokyo?
Tokyo Highlights! - Personalized Tokyo Full-Day Tour
Tokyo Highlights! - Personalized Tokyo Full-Day Tour
Kahoko's Tokyo "As you like" One Day Tour
Kahoko's Tokyo "As you like" One Day Tour
